Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biochemistry and Microbiology Division
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Biochemistry and Microbiology Division
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About NEB
New England Biolabsis a different kind ofbiotechnology company we areacommunity of scientists innovators and collaborators driven by a shared mission to advance scienceforthe benefit ofsociety. Founded in 1974 with a deep commitment to research excellence and environmental stewardship NEB has become a global leader in the discovery and production of enzymes for molecular biology applications. Our reagents are trusted by researchers worldwide for their quality and reliability and have played a critical role in breakthroughs across genomics proteomics diagnostics and academic research.
With acorporateculture rooted in passion humility and authenticity we offer a dynamic and inclusive workplace where creativity thrives voices are heard and personal growth is celebrated. Whether you are interested in pursuing a research career or supporting our missionthrough other rolesjoining NEB means contributing to meaningful scientific progress in a collaborative campus-like environment that values both innovation and integrity.
The Role
The Bilotti lab in the Biochemistry and Microbiology Division is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to engage in research on exonucleases. The successful candidate will use in vitro biochemistry and structural biology to characterize known exonucleases and will seek to discover new exonucleases via genome mining and functional screening.
How you will contribute:
Design and execute experiments to characterize exonuclease biochemistry including enzyme kinetics experiments and NGS-based assays
Create clever high-throughput activity assays for enzyme discovery
Communicate discoveries and findings to the scientific community through publications and presentations
Collaborate with internal and external partners
Maintain high standards of scientific rigor quality of data and documentation practices
Partner to establish an engaging and supportive culture for this new research team
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Ph.D. in Biochemistry Chemistry Molecular Biology or a related discipline
Technical expertise in enzymology
Proficient in designing and executing diverse biochemistry and molecular biology assays
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Publication of original scientific work in high-quality journals
What will make you stand out:
Experience in structural biology including X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM
Experience with enzyme superfamily studies including genome mining phylogenetic tree analysis and ancestral sequence reconstruction
*Submission of a cover letter with your application is highly encouraged*
This position offers exciting opportunities for broad research training collaboration with academic and industrial institutions publishing in peer-reviewed journals and participation in national and international conferences.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disabled/veterans
New England Biolabs is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer New England Biolabs considers applicants for employment without regard to and does not discriminate on the basis of any category protected under applicable federal state or local laws and regulations. More in-depth details of EEO are availablehere.
Information regarding New England Biolabs commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion can be foundhere.
New England Biolabs is a participating employer in the Employment Verification(E-Verify)program.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
